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Number of students |
550 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
17 |
Most common nationality |
Spanish |
Ratio of local students to international students |
10% international students |
Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese, French, German |
Average number of students per class |
20 |
Use of technology in the classroom |
The school has two I.T rooms with 25 computers where the pupils can further their knowledge of I.C.T and put this into practice, while the 5th Primary pupils use tablets in the classroom as another tool to improve their learning. |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
External examinations or assessments available |
PISA, EVAU, IB Diploma Program, Cambridge and Trinity English Certificate, French and German diploma |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Psychopedagogical and Guidance Department |
Learning support offered |
Main functions of the Psychopedagogical and Guidance Department:
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
High Achievers Programmes |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Personal interview and level tests (according to the academic stage they are applying for) |
Students can join after academic year begins |
If there is still availability, yes |
School start time |
9:00 |
School finish time |
16:20 |
Supervised care before/after school |
Agora International School Madrid understands the work needs of families. It knows that schools must take families’ work schedules into account, and so it offers an extended timetable:
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School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Swimming, judo, tennis, football, chess, dance, singing, drama, funky, hip hop, ballet, music, art, German, French, Chinese |
Sports activities included |
Baseball, hockey, rugby, acrosport, dodgeball, badminton, table tennis, ultimate frisbee, football, basketball, volleyball, handball |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Sports facilities at the school |
The covered sports area houses 2 mini-tennis courts, 2 volleyball courts, 2 mini-basketball courts and a tennis court. All of these are equipped with their respective baskets, nets and protection. They are at the right height both for these sports and to function as a multi-use area where the pupils can participate in other leisure and sporting activities protected from the rain or the heat of the sun.
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Agora International School Madrid is a private, bilingual international school in Madrid. It focuses on achieving educational excellence via an enriched and coordinated curriculum tailored to meet the specific needs and requirements of each of its students. The school has an integrated Music School and its curriculum extends from Preschool to Pre-University. Agora's senior students are offered the opportunity to study the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Agora's educational project is built around three core ideas: Educational Excellence, Global Readiness and Co-curricular Depth and Excellence. Educational Excellence forms the basis of the school's educational project, and is what it considers to be the first pillar of its methodology as an institution. At all Globeducate schools, pupils are given the academic knowledge, the skills, and the understanding necessary to reach their maximum potential. The second pillar of the educational project at NACE international private schools is Global Readiness. Agora offers a wide variety of foreign languages with immersion programmes to enrich the pupils’ learning experiences. The majority of classes are taught in English, and the school also offers Chinese, French and German, always with qualified native or bilingual teachers. The third pillar of the educational project is Co-curricular Depth and Excellence. As well as the school’s own music project, in which all pupils learn to play an instrument (the violin), Agora works in collaboration with the Fabordón Music School, which from this academic year onwards is now authorised as a Conservatoire. Students who wish to can progress more professionally with their studies in this area. The school also places great importance on sport and the creative arts, which offers pupils many benefits in their academic and personal development. |